Category Archives: State News

ILLINOIS (IRN) — Illinois ranked in the top half of the nation’s “happiest states,” according to an analysis by consumer finance website Wallethub Illinois ranked 24th in the nation. The Land of Lincoln did “particularly well when it comes to emotional and physical well-being,” WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said researchers looked to answer one main…… read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD) — After calling for stronger controls over vaping products this week US Senator Dick Durbin is gratified that the FDA finally acted to ban all flavored e-cigarettes. The ban comes as hospitalizations are spiking after the use of vaping products. Durbin says kids were clearly being targeted by e-cig companies. The vape…… read more

ILLINOIS (IRN) — Homebuyers who want to get the most from their real estate investment should buy near specific grocery stores, according to a new study on home resale values. A study by Attom Data Solutions took current average home values, price growth from 2019 compared to 2014, current home equity, seller profits, and flipping rates in more…… read more

ILLINOIS (RFD) — Financial literacy will always be a continuing education matter. Just ask Joe Buhrmann. He serves as Manager of Financial Planning Support at COUNTRY Financial. And a survey they just conducted shows that respondents want more financial literacy taught at the high school and college levels. Every other month COUNTRY conducts surveys of…… read more

ILLINOIS (IRN) — School is back in session across Illinois. That means parent – teacher conferences. For some, getting time off from work can be difficult. The State of Illinois is reminding parents that most employers are required to give time off for parent-teacher meetings. The School Visitation Rights Act of 1993 provides some parents…… read more

ILLINOIS (IRN) — With students returning to campus throughout Illinois, state officials are reminding everyone to remember fire safety basics. Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed September “Campus Fire Safety Month.” And The Illinois Fire Marshal has asked college students and their parents to take fire safety seriously. Students should remember to check to smoke…… read more

ILLINOIS (IRN) — The state of Illinois is reminding parents that they may qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches. The latest income guidelines for free or reduced-price lunches in Illinois are up a bit from last year. A family of four that makes $33,475 can get free school breakfasts and lunches. A family of four that…… read more

ILLINOIS (RFD) — The Governor recently appointed a broadband advisory council prepare for the rollout of $420 million in spending to expand broadband in Illinois. The group is trying to work through many early issues that will impact how to get high speed internet to all parts of the state says Chief Technology Officer Lori…… read more

ILLINOIS (RFD) — Before you make a donation to help those people affected by Hurricane Dorian, take the time to see if the charity is legitimate. With disasters comes fundraising efforts. And with fundraising efforts come scam artists, according to the Better Business Bureau. Investigator Don O’Brien says before you donate, check to see if…… read more

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 ON SALE • $49.50 – $69.50 TIME • Show 7:30pm Up close and personal …. The tour will “combine spellbinding piano music with side-splitting jokes and revealing insights into his 50-plus-year career.” A statement on the tour continues: “Expect an evening of superb musicianship, featuring music from Yes, Rick’s own solo epics…